A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. This type of mammogram is called a screening mammogram.
Board certified: In medicine, a description for a physician who has taken and passed a medical specialty examination by one of several recognized boards of specialists. Before obtaining board certification, the physician must become board eligible.
Professional Abbreviations. MD -- Medical Doctor. An allopathic physician. MD's are fully-qualified physicians graduated from accredited medical schools. DO -- Osteopathic Doctor. An osteopathic physician.DO's are fully-qualified physicians graduated from accredited medical schools.PA / PA-C -- Physician Assistant. A Physician Assistant can deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, as delegated by a physician.A PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant, which is a PA who has completed their training and passed their Board exam. Physician Assistant can deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, as delegated by a physician. A PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant, which is a PA who has completed their training and passed their Board exam.